Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk
This course is part of Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Evaluate technical and economic feasibility of infrastructure projects
Apply quantitative indicators for investment prioritization
Understand and implement risk governance principles
Develop informed public investment systems
Assess disaster risks in infrastructure project lifecycle
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
0.5 Hours PreRecorded video
6 assignments
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There are 2 modules in this course
This comprehensive course focuses on disaster risk management and governance in infrastructure projects. Students learn to evaluate technical and economic feasibility, use quantitative indicators for investment prioritization, and understand risk governance frameworks. The curriculum covers efficiency and equity principles, cost-benefit analysis with risk reduction criteria, and practical case studies from the Caribbean region. Through real-world examples and hands-on assignments, learners develop skills in implementing informed public investment systems and making risk-aware decisions.
Week 1
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Week 2
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment
Instructors
Head of the IDB's Corporate and Operational Learning Group
A Colombian national, she holds a Master's Degree in Finance from the Universidad de los Andes and a certification in Project Management from the Project Management Institute. With over 18 years of experience, she has worked across the private, public, and development sectors. Her primary areas of expertise include implementing complex economic and social development projects, as well as designing and executing learning programs centered on project management.
Senior Environmental Specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank
Melissa Barandiaran is a Peruvian national and a Senior Environmental Specialist for the Environmental and Social Risk Unit (ESG) at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). She leads the disaster risk management initiatives within ESG and is part of the interdisciplinary Community of Practice in Resilience, focusing on disaster risk and climate change. With extensive experience working on complex projects across Latin America, including countries such as Haiti, Mexico, and Argentina, Melissa has contributed to sectors like transportation, urban development, and water sanitation. She holds a Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in Environment and Energy from Columbia University.On Coursera, Melissa teaches the course "Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk," aimed at equipping learners with the knowledge to effectively manage disaster risks. Her work at the IDB involves developing methodologies to assess disaster and climate risks in projects, ensuring resilience against environmental challenges. Through her expertise, she plays a crucial role in enhancing sustainable infrastructure and promoting proactive approaches to disaster management in the region.
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